Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Neillsville, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,230

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.1%2,076

Hispanic/Latino

3%68

Two or More

2%44

Black

1%22

Other

0.5%12

Asian

0.2%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%134

High School Diploma

39%611

Some College (<1 yr)

7.6%119

Some College (1+ yr)

9.6%150

Associate's Degree

8.8%138

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%171

Master's Degree

2.6%40

Professional Degree

0.9%14

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

14.4%

Graduate+

3.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$117,700

Median Renti

$729

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.9%713

Renter-Occupied

26.1%252

Total Units

1,113

Homeownership

73.9%

Vacancy Rate

13.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

7%50

$50K–$100K

31.3%223

$100K–$150K

27.8%198

$150K–$200K

16.4%117

$200K–$300K

12.1%86

$300K–$500K

4.6%33

$500K–$1M

0.8%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

5.8%64

2010–2019

3.1%34

2000–2009

1.2%13

1990–1999

2.4%27

1980–1989

8%89

1970–1979

13.7%152

1960–1969

8.1%90

1950–1959

11.2%125

1940–1949

8.8%98

1939 or earlier

37.8%421

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.1%657

Electricity

23.7%229

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%34

Fuel Oil

2.5%24

Wood

2.2%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,179

Mean Household Incomei

$73,108

Per Capita Incomei

$32,525

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

1,102

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%21

$10K–$15K

3.4%33

$15K–$20K

8.5%82

$20K–$25K

3.2%31

$25K–$30K

9.5%92

$30K–$35K

5%48

$35K–$40K

5.6%54

$40K–$45K

5.9%57

$45K–$50K

1%10

$50K–$60K

5.5%53

$60K–$75K

11.7%113

$75K–$100K

14%135

$100K–$125K

10.6%102

$125K–$150K

5.1%49

$150K–$200K

4.1%40

$200K+

4.7%45

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 856 homes90% occupied$371/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,179/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

69%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

31%

Who Receives This Housing

57% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

57% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

65% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

153(8.8% of civilian adults)